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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,579.48, 462,995.44 and 190,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,579.48, 462,995.44 and 190,361.32 is: 262,639.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,579.48 : 462,995.44 = 190,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,579.48/462,995.44 = 190,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,579.48x = 462,995.44 × 190,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,579.48x = 88,136,423,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,136,423,112.38/335,579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,639.49

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